EIH Q4 profit slips 4.8% to ₹249cr as cost pressures squeeze Oberoi owner's margins

Oberoi Hotels parent EIH posted Q4FY26 revenue up 8.2% YoY to ₹895.2cr, but net profit fell 4.8% to ₹249cr as EBITDA margin contracted sharply to 37.3% from 42.4%. Board proposed ₹1.5/share final dividend. Shares at ₹323.

— Source publishedTue, 26 May, 2026, 19:18 IST·First seen Tue, 26 May, 2026, 19:29 IST·Source CNBC-TV18 · Companies

What happened

EIH Limited · Oberoi Group's EIH posted Q4FY26 net profit down 4.8% YoY to ₹249 cr despite revenue rising 8.2% to ₹895.2 cr, as EBITDA margin contracted to

Key facts

  • Net profit ₹249 cr (-4.8% YoY)
  • Revenue ₹895.2 cr (+8.2%)
  • EBITDA ₹334 cr (-4.8%)
  • EBITDA margin 37.3% vs 42.4%
  • Dividend ₹1.5/share
  • Share ₹323

Why this matters

Margin pressure at the premium end may open windows for asset-light management contracts or selective acquisitions of stressed luxury properties, while reinforcing the case for diversifying beyond owned-hotel economics.